20100929 - Jessup, ...create E-Learning and Learning Objects

Processes used by instructional designers to create e-learning and learning objects by Jessup, Stephanie A., Ph.D., Capella University, 2007 , 129 pages; AAT 3264304 My Interest: 1) E-Learning. 2) Learning objects. 3) Process of developing e-learning content. 4) Process of creating learning objects. Action: To read this Dissertation in future. Motivation Corporations are using e-learning courses to provide just-in-time training. Instructional designers who previously created instructor-led training are now also developing learning objects and e-learning. Research Goal This research study investigated the process differences experienced by instructional designers as they shift from creating instructor-led training to creating learning objects and e-learning. Research Questions The research questions were (a) How does the process of developing learning object based elearning differ from creating instructor-led training? (b) What additional skills does an instructional designer need to acquire to create elearning and learning objects? (c) What is the relationship between instructional design processes and the amount of instructional design experience? Methodology The research was conducted using an online survey and the results were analyzed using a quantitative research methodology. Analysis of the data identified process differences between creating instructor-led training and creating learning objects and e-learning. Results Discussion Process differences that were identified include: * creating content that is clear and concise, * doing additional testing, * analyzing learners' computer environment and skills, and * creating prototypes. Additionally, skills that instructional designers need to create learning objects and e-learning were identified. Additional skills identified include: * learning how to use the e-learning development tools, * learning how to add e-learning courses to a learning management system, and * developing graphic design skills. Recommendations Recommendations for instructional designers beginning to develop learning objects and e-learning were stated. Recommendations include learning how to use e-learning development tools, how to use and integrate courses into a learning management system, and learning about the computer environment of the learners and how much bandwidth a course takes. CHAPTER 2. LITERATURE REVIEW Introduction Instructional Design Instructional Design Models Instructional Design Competencies E-learning Learning Objects Learning Object Characteristics Learning Object Repositories Learning Object Metadata Summary